WWI British 1897 Pattern Joseph H. Barker Sheffield Officer Dress Sword & Sheath

Description

Items
:
Officer Dress Sword / Sabre & Scabbard
Country:
United Kingdom / Britain / England
Era:
WWI
Sword Manufacturer:
Joseph H. Barker
Sword Model:
1897 Pattern
Scabbard:
Leather with metal mouth
Scabbard Manufacturer:
Unmarked
Scabbard Model:
1897 Pattern
Markings:
Sword - Joseph H. Barker / Sheffield / Proved - with a six point star / Etching all long the blade, both sides : Scabbard - no markings
Blade Length:
Approximately 32.5"
Sword OAL:
Approximately 38.5"
Originality:
Original
Quantity:
1x
Condition:
The sword is in good condition. This is an officer sword. Pommel, grip and guard are all in good shape with signs of light rust and oxidation. Some of the finish has come off. Grip is tightly bound with no loose wiggling and the guard is tight. The blade is in good shape with no pitting, dings or chips. There are some light scratches. The sword point is not sharp, looks like it has worn off a tiny bit. Etching on the blade looks good. Blade edge has no nicks on it. Ricasso has markings on both sides of the sword as well as an etched blade.
Scabbard is in good condition and shows signs of light use and wear. It is made of leather and everything is stitched together tightly. Some of the finish has come off.
There are no markings. As with all used items, a light cleaning may be necessary to meet your standards. Please see our photographs for a better understanding of the contents and its condition.
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